Or, Monowano, the Shawnee Spy. A story of the “Dark and Bloody Ground” (Kentucky) in its heaviest trial, and when very many noble characters came out on the page of history. Mr. Ellis daguerreotypes the life and action of those days with wonderful distinctiveness. The delight inspired by a perusal of such novelty as this is greatly enhanced by the historical accuracy of its delineations.
THE FOREST SPY: A TALE OF THE WAR OF ’12.
For this fine work the author has been complimented by its classification with J. Fenimore Cooper’s best conceptions. It introduces us to a remarkable character—one who played an important and dramatic part in the war of 1812—to Harrison, Tecumseh and Proctor; and while history is verified, it is subordinate to a romance of singular power and interest.
IRONA; OR, LIFE ON THE SOUTH-WEST BORDER.
Texan life, Texan love and Texan character make up the warp and woof of this stirring story. To a leading drama of most exciting nature the author adds many side incidents and events of a refreshing character. The celebrated White Steed of the Pampas, for instance, plays his part. An adventure with alligators adds a terrible interest to several chapters. Altogether “Irona” is a very readable romance.
THE RIFLEMEN OF THE MIAMI:
A Tale of Southern Ohio. The “Riflemen” were true sons of the forest, with hearts of fire and nerves of steel, who became the settlers’ hope and Indians’ terror. The author has seized upon a stirring episode of their memorable career to give us a book quite as attractive as any thing which has fallen from the American press since “Leatherstocking” found its way over Europe and America.
THE HUNTER’S CABIN.
This novel is also located in Southern Ohio; the time late in the last century, when the fierce Shawnee and bloodthirsty Delaware carried death along the borders. The events recorded in this work are such as to kindle a fervid enthusiasm in the reader’s mind for the man and woman who braved all to establish civilization in those then distant wilds. A charming love-story runs through the entire narrative.
OONOMOO, THE HURON.